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Is Round Lake, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,526 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,526, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Round Lake earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Round Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRound LakeIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.7323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1874.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

218.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1874/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Round Lake

Violent crime in Round Lake is below the national average. The rate of 306.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1874.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Round Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Round Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Round Lake
306.7
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Round Lake
1874.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Round Lake Safety

Is Round Lake safe?
Not especially. Round Lake earns a C with a crime rate of 218.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Round Lake?
218.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1874.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Round Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Round Lake's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,251 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Round Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Round Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Round Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Round Lake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Round Lake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Round Lake compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Round Lake ranks behind about 70% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Round Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Round Lake?
Bad. A C grade and 218.1 per-thousand rate put Round Lake below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Round Lake?
306.7 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (65), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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